Fancy yourself as the king or queen of the KPs? The GOAT BOH? Then we want to hear from you
After nearly 3 awesome years at our planet friendly pizzeria in Maidenhead, Knead Neapolitan Pizza is looking for an efficient and positive Kitchen Assistant to join our team. Immediate start available.
Knead Neapolitan Pizza is an independent, family-run business, who put staff wellbeing at the forefront of everything we do. This is your chance to work for a value-led company in our pizzeria in Maidenhead.
You will be expected to support our team with ingredients prep by making dough on a daily basis and keeping the kitchen squeaky clean. Experience is a commercial kitchen is essential, and there is opportunity to develop and grow into new roles, such as becoming a pizza chef.
An appetite to learn, reliable nature and an ability to work under pressure are essential skills. Being a good team player and a generally nice person with a good attitude are also key – as is a passion for pizza
Key responsibilities include:
* Keep all kitchen work surfaces (counters, sinks, stoves, walls) clean and sanitised
* Sweep and mop floors at the beginning and ending of shifts
* Be ready to clean up spills to avoid hindering operations
* Wash cookware, utensils and cutlery fast to keep them in rotation
* Arrange equipment and ingredient deliveries
* Keep the food and supply storage areas organised
* Help with routine food prep tasks (such as chopping vegetables) when needed
* Support with packaging - including labelling, making boxes, packing food etc.
Skills and experience:
Experience of working in a kitchen is essential, and a food hygiene certificate would be ideal, but full training will be given if necessary.
* A fast learner with an interest in working in a professional kitchen
* Willingness to adhere to food hygiene, and health and safety rules
* Good organisational skills and time management
* The ability to work unsupervised in a busy environment
* Ability to work under pressure (the kitchen and BOH can get busy at peak times)
* Good communication skills and hard work ethic
* Team player and positive attitude
* Able to speak English
What we will do for you:
* Healthy work/life balance
* Part of our TRONC system adding ~£2-4/h to your hourly wage
* Invest in your training and growth
* Join us on company/family socials
* Fun and focused working environment
* Free pizza on shift and discount for friends and family
Please check out our insta to find out more about us @kneadneapolitanpizza
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: From £12.21 per hour
Benefits:
* Company events
* Company pension
* Discounted or free food
* Employee discount
Ability to commute/relocate:
* Maidenhead: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Work authorisation:
* United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person